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The Heike Story
11 Episodes
23 min each
FALL 2021
Synopsis
A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.
Drama
Supernatural
Format
Unknown
Episodes
11
Per Episode
23 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
11 / 11 Episodes
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Episode 1
If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person
The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and terrible circumstances, a biwa-playing girl finds herself enmeshed in the story of their political strife.
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Episode 2
The Glory of the Corrupt World is a Dream in a Dream
Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's family, she begins to open up.
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Episode 3
Shishigatani Incident
After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and Shigemori is compelled to take drastic action to restrain Kiyomori.
4
Episode 4
Unwritten Affair
Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, but the prospect of Kiyomori's tightening grip on power bodes ill.
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Episode 5
Bridge Battle
Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims and ambitions unchecked.
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Episode 6
City Transition
Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack.
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Episode 7
Kiyomori, Dies
The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are shaken by unexpected deaths.
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Episode 8
Leaving the Capital
Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue.
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Episode 9
Heike Flowing
A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.
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Episode 10
Dan-no-ura
Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.
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Episode 11
The Impermanence of Worldly Things
Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.
Characters
Voice Actors
Aoi Yuuki (japanese)
Biwa
Main
Voice Actors
Tesshou Genda (japanese)
Taira no Kiyomori
Supporting
Voice Actors
Kikuko Inoue (japanese)
Taira no Tokiko
Supporting
Voice Actors
Yutaka Aoyama (japanese)
Taira no Tokitada
Supporting
Voice Actors
Takahiro Sakurai (japanese)
Taira no Shigemori
Supporting
Voice Actors
Miyu Irino (japanese)
Taira no Koremori
Supporting
Staff
Youko Sakagami
Original Work Assistance
Meri Nakamoto
Original Work Assistance
Fumiko Takano
Original Character Design
Naoko Yamada
Director
Reiko Yoshida
Series Composition
Takashi Kojima
Character Design
Comments
Information
Aired
Sep 15, 2021
to Nov 24, 2021
Season
FALL 2021
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Science SARU
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